Parampampoli

Parampampoli

Desserts

Parampampoli is an Italian digestif, served flambé and made with grappa, cognac, coffee, red wine, and spices.

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Parampampoli is a traditional liqueur originating from the Valsugana region (Trentino) in Italy. Served flambé, this digestif is a true feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time10 min
  • Resting14 min
  • Total39 min
  • DifficultyHard
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodflambé
  • Estimated cost$9.03 $1.13 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

8 people
  • $7.40
  • $0.28
  • $0.88
  • $0.06
  • $0.02
  • $0.39

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Mix all the ingredients in a glass bottle or jar, and let it sit for 15 days, stirring occasionally.
  2. Place the mixture in a pot (preferably one made of copper) to enhance its visual appeal. ≈ 3 min
  3. Heat to a boil until the temperature reaches 78 degrees Celsius, then turn off the heat and relight with a lighter, being careful of the ethanol fumes, which can be irritating.
  4. Stir with a small metal spoon to bring the alcohol to the surface, then immediately pour into the coffee cups (even if they have already been used for coffee). ≈ 4 min

The bill

Parampampoli

  • 200 ml of cognac or brandy$7.40
  • 200 ml of coffee made using a French press$0.28
  • 200 ml of red wine$0.88
  • 50 g of sugar$0.06
  • 1 gram of cinnamon$0.02
  • A small amount of apple juice$0.39

Total$9.03

that's $1.13 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 200 ml of grappa
  • 200 ml of cognac or brandy
  • 200 ml of coffee made using a French press
  • 200 ml of red wine
  • 50 g of sugar
  • 2 juniper berries
  • 2 black peppercorns
  • 1 gram of cinnamon
  • A small amount of apple juice

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